Tanzanite
While tanzanite ranges in color from pale lilac to deep intense blue, each stone
gives you three colors. From one angle, you may see it as a brilliant blue;
turned in another direction, the color will show a purple almost as lovely as
fine amethyst; turned a third way, the color will show a salmon-pink brown.
Tanzanite is one of the “newest” gemstones; it was named in 1967, when the
first beautiful crystals were discovered in Tanzania. Because it comes from only
one location and is relatively rare, it bestows on its owner a mark of
distinction. Tanzanite is still “young” so there is no folklore connected with
it.
To maintain its brilliance, clean in jewelry cleaner or lukewarm soapy water; do
not use a home ultrasonic cleaner or subject to steam. Avoid hard knocks and
scratches as well as extreme temperature changes.